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Risk USA: Hedge funds start to police themselves
Leading hedge funds are discussing two initiatives that aim to set new risk standards for the industry - one each from the US and Europe.
CESR unveils new Mifid technology
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US Federal Reserve Board gives green light for Basel II
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Irish SEM successfully launched
The new wholesale electricity market that unites the power grids of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland has been successfully launched.
Change at top as Citi sees writedowns
Citi yesterday confirmed the retirement of Charles Prince, the US bank's chairman and chief executive officer.
Short iTraxx funds begin trading
Three exchange-traded funds (ETFs) based on the total return of short European credit derivatives index positions begin trading this week.
Basel II Capital Rule final rule approved by OCC and OTS
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Lehman Brothers signs up to Boat
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LSE launches last-minute defence before Mifid launch
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US agencies tighten rules over identity theft
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FSA to supervise Payment Services Directive
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Garth Hinton joins RiskBusiness
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FSA finds room for improvement in op risk practices
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Non-compliant firms will suffer post-Mifid
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Risk scenarios must take impact of climate change into account
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Amaranth denied by court
A New York judge has denied Amaranth Advisors’ request to prevent the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Ferc) from pursuing legal action against it while it was being sued by another federal agency.
Correlation funds pitched following hedging woes
Credit managers are expanding strategies playing on changes in correlation and relative value, which were calamitous for the hedging strategies of some dealers and investors during July and August.
